mcp-builder

Build MCP servers with TypeScript or Python SDKs and register validated tools.

4|Updated Sep 6, 2013
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mway/dotfiles --skill mcp-builder-mway
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcp-builder
Source: https://github.com/mway/dotfiles/tree/main/home/dot_codex/skills/mcp-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mway/dotfiles --skill mcp-builder-mway

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires anthropic, mcp, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a guided, end-to-end approach for building MCP servers and tools using the MCP SDKs in TypeScript or Python, helping teams design reliable integrations and tooling.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive MCP server scaffolding using standard patterns for tool registration, input validation with Zod/Pydantic, and robust error handling.
  • Supports deterministic tool execution via scripts and clear reference content workflows for evaluation and best practices.
  • Real-world use cases include creating MCP servers for external API integration, tooling to orchestrate multi-step operations, and evaluating tool flows with structured outputs.

Quick Start

Create an MCP server scaffold that registers a couple of example tools and runs under stdio or streamable HTTP to validate end-to-end execution.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-builder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build an MCP server with TypeScript or Python?

You can build an MCP server by scaffolding tool registration patterns, implementing input validation with Zod or Pydantic, and configuring transport via stdio or streamable HTTP using the MCP SDKs.

What is MCP tool registration and how does input validation work?

MCP tool registration defines executable functions for the server, while input validation uses Zod in TypeScript or Pydantic in Python to enforce structured schemas and prevent invalid tool execution.

Can I use MCP servers for external API integration and multi-step operations?

Yes, MCP servers support real-world use cases including external API integration, orchestrating multi-step operations, and evaluating tool flows with structured outputs.

What transport options does the MCP SDK support for server communication?

The MCP SDK supports stdio and streamable HTTP transport options, allowing you to validate end-to-end server execution across different communication protocols.

Does the MCP SDK provide patterns for error handling and testing?

Yes, the MCP SDK provides reference patterns for robust error handling, testing, and evaluation to ensure reliable tool execution and structured outputs.

What's the best way to scaffold an MCP server end-to-end?

The best way to scaffold an MCP server end-to-end is to use standard patterns for tool registration, input validation, and error handling, then validate execution under stdio or HTTP transport.